England defender Harry Maguire has expressed his bemusement at the attention on his form and remains confident in his role at Manchester United this season. Despite facing criticism, Maguire believes he will continue to have a significant role to play for his club.
The recent scrutiny of Maguire’s performance reached a peak when he scored an own goal during England’s 3-1 victory over Scotland, leading to jeers from Scottish supporters. England manager Gareth Southgate came to Maguire’s defense, labeling the criticism as “an absolute joke.”
Maguire, who does not engage with social media or newspapers, has publicly stated that he can handle the pressure. However, his concern lies with the impact of the scrutiny on his family and friends, who attend both Manchester United and England matches.
Maguire’s mother, Zoe, also came to his defense on Instagram, condemning the “disgraceful and totally unacceptable” reaction to her son’s performance against Scotland.
Despite the challenges, Maguire remains committed to both his club and international careers. He acknowledges the need to perform consistently and remains hopeful that he will play a significant role for both Manchester United and the England national team.
